Nanostructured photothermal membrane tailored from metal-phenolic network supramolecular platform for solar desalination

Key Points

• Effective solar desalination achieved using a nanostructured membrane that operates by photothermal conversion.
• The membrane's performance is based on a metal-phenolic network designed for optimal heat absorption.
• Assessment of solar energy utilization shows a significant reduction in desalination costs for freshwater production.
• Further testing is needed to validate these findings in real-world applications and scale-up processes.